For the third year, the PACE (Pursuing Academics, Creativity and Excellence) classes and student council at Old Shell Road Magnet School are performing their service learning project by gathering goods for the residents of Mulherin Custodial Home for people with developmental disabilities. The items they are collecting are listed at the end of this article.

A successful service learning project, said Cydney Halliday, PACE teacher and sponsor of the event, "allows students to meet a real need that directly benefits the community and allows the students to experience personal satisfaction from helping others while giving them a sense of civic responsibility."

The students working on the project this year include the following PACE children and the student council representatives from grades 3-5:

These students will make a field trip to Mulherin Home on April 11 at 11 a.m. to deliver their collection during the quarterly visit by the Marine Corps League, P.L. Wilson Detachment, a supporter of the Home's residents. In addition to the Old Shell Road students and the Marine Corps League, several other entities will join in the effort. Included will be the Cottage Hill Junior Civitan Club, led by Angela Ellison. Cammie Wayne from Old Dutch will donate and serve ice cream, and Lon Spencer (Dr. Feel Good) will be the DJ providing music for a fun day by both residents and visitors.

Donations for the project can be delivered to Old Shell Road Elementary School, 3160 Heather Street. For information on the project or event at Mulherin Home, call 251-221-1557 and leave a message for Halliday or email her at cmhalliday@mcpss.com. For information on Mulherin Home, visit www.mulherinhome.com.